當合成生物學遇見諾貝爾獎

本課程以「諾貝爾獎」作為理解現代生命科學發展的重要入口，帶領學生回顧 DNA、RNA、蛋白質、基因調控、基因編輯、細胞訊號、免疫治療與生物技術等關鍵科學突破，並進一步連結至合成生物學的核心概念與當代應用。 課程將不只介紹諾貝爾獎得主的研究成果，也會引導學生思考這些發現如何改變人類對生命系統的理解，並成為今日合成生物學、精準醫學、生物感測、生物運算、細胞工廠與永續科技的重要基礎。透過案例導向學習、課堂討論、文獻導讀與團隊創意發想，學生將學習如何從基礎科學出發，進一步思考未來生物科技的創新方向。 This course uses Nobel Prize-winning discoveries as an entry point to understand the development of modern life sciences and biotechnology. Students will explore key scientific breakthroughs related to DNA, RNA, proteins, gene regulation, genome editing, cell signaling, immunotherapy, and biotechnology, and further connect these discoveries to the core concepts and applications of synthetic biology. Rather than simply reviewing the history of Nobel Prize achievements, this course encourages students to consider how these discoveries have transformed our understanding of living systems and how they continue to shape modern fields such as synthetic biology, precision medicine, biosensing, biological computing, cell factories, and sustainable technology. Through case-based learning, class discussions, guided reading, and team-based creative projects, students will learn how fundamental scientific discoveries can inspire future biotechnological innovation.

本課程無嚴格先修科目限制，歡迎生命科學、醫學、工程、資訊、教育及其他對生物科技、合成生物學與未來科技有興趣的學生選修。 There are no strict prerequisite courses for this class. Students from life sciences, medicine, engineering, computer science, education, and other fields who are interested in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and future technologies are welcome to enroll. 建議修課學生具備高中至大一普通生物學基礎，能理解 DNA、RNA、蛋白質、細胞與基因等基本概念。 Students are encouraged to have a basic understanding of general biology at the senior high school to freshman college level, including concepts such as DNA, RNA, proteins, cells, and genes. 若曾修習普通生物學、分子生物學、遺傳學、生物化學、細胞生物學或相關課程，將有助於理解課程內容，但並非必要條件。 Prior coursework in general biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, or related fields will be helpful, but is not required. 本課程更重視學生的學習動機、好奇心與跨領域思考能力。學生應願意閱讀科普與課程指定資料、參與課堂討論，並嘗試從諾貝爾獎案例連結至合成生物學、基因編輯、生物感測、精準醫學與永續科技等當代應用。 This course places greater emphasis on learning motivation, curiosity, and interdisciplinary thinking. Students are expected to read assigned materials, participate in class discussions, and explore how Nobel Prize discoveries can be connected to modern applications such as synthetic biology, genome editing, biosensing, precision medicine, and sustainable technology.

一、出席與課堂參與：50% 包含準時出席、課堂討論、提問、回應同學觀點、小組活動參與，以及對課程主題的主動思考與表達。 二、每週作業：50% 每週依課程主題繳交簡短學習單、閱讀心得、案例分析或創意發想作業，協助學生整理課程重點，並連結諾貝爾獎發現與合成生物學應用。 本課程無期中考與期末考。學生將透過課堂參與與每週作業，逐步累積對生命科學重大發現、合成生物學概念與未來科技應用的理解。 1. Attendance and Participation: 50% This includes regular attendance, active participation in class discussions, asking and responding to questions, contributing to group activities, and demonstrating engagement with course topics. 2. Weekly Homework: 50% Students will submit short weekly assignments based on the course topics, such as learning worksheets, reading reflections, case analyses, or creative idea proposals. These assignments are designed to help students review key concepts and connect Nobel Prize discoveries with applications in synthetic biology. There will be no midterm or final exam. Students will be assessed through active class participation and weekly assignments, allowing them to gradually develop their understanding of major discoveries in life sciences, synthetic biology concepts, and future biotechnology applications.

https://www.nobelprize.org

地點

傳統醫學大樓甲一樓 107 辦公室

時間

By appointment via email

聯絡方式

Email: yjoechen@nycu.edu.tw